The Sun and the Sand and a Book in my Hand

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Review: The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan

Review: The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan

I was in a sorority in college and so this book really appealed to me. I’ve read a few books by this author in the past and have really enjoyed her writing and decided to take a chance on this new one. Although I had…

Review: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

Review: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

We are entering into the time of year with a large number of book releases, so be prepared for a blitz of reviews over the coming months. First up is Kimberly Belle’s latest release, My Darling Husband. The Kindle and Audiobook versions of this novel…

Review: Nanny Dearest by Flora Collins

Review: Nanny Dearest by Flora Collins

There have been so many exciting and intriguing thrillers released in 2021, and this debut by Flora Collins is a wild way to end the year. Nanny Dearest is a November 2021 release by MIRA Publishing I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book,…

Review: The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski

Review: The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski

I really enjoyed One Night Gone last year, so was thrilled to see that Tara Laskowski had a new book coming out this year. I know, suspense readers are getting tired of the Mother/Daughter/Husband titles, but I assure you, this one is worth your reading…

Book Review: Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin

Book Review: Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin

Laura Griffin is well known for her romantic suspense novels, but this is the first book I have read by her. I must admit that romantic suspense isn’t really my go-to genre, but this novel’s synopsis seemed appealing so I decided to give it a…

Review: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

Review: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

I read quite a large number of mystery/thriller/suspense novels. After a while, the themes and events start to run together in my mind because there are quite a few that have the same general premise. I will always be there for a good missing person…

Review: Where I Left Her by Amber Garza

Review: Where I Left Her by Amber Garza

Last year, I read Amber Garza’s psychological suspense debut When I Was You (previously she has written romance) and was blown away by the creativity of the plot. I was excited to read this new offering this year. Where I Left Her is an August…

Review: Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass

Review: Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass

I really enjoyed Glass’s book Someone’s Listening last year, and was excited to see that she had another suspense novel releasing this year. I found this new book to be well-written and engaging. Such a Good Wife is an August 2021 release by Graydon House…

Review: You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Review: You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Coming on the heels of last year’s Sister Dear , McKinnon is making a name for herself with some intriguing clever thrillers. This one has a gripping amnesia storyline, and so will be perfect for armchair sleuths to learn what is going on right along…

Review: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

Review: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

Suspenseful mysteries about people who go missing are one of my absolute favorite type of books to read. When I saw the title for this book I was very excited to read it for that reason, and I was not disappointed. I voluntarily reviewed a…